Name: Hugh 'Hughie' Wilson
Nickname: "Lalty"
Country: :
ScotlandClub: Sunderland
Position: ★ DMF, CMF, AMF, SS
Side: RF/BS (mainly right)
Age: 22-26 years (18/03/1869)
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 83 kg*
Attack: 76
Defence: 80
Balance: 86
Stamina: 85
Top Speed: 79
Acceleration: 76
Response: 84
Agility: 77
Dribble Accuracy: 78
Dribble Speed: 75
Short Pass Accuracy: 81
Short Pass Speed: 72
Long Pass Accuracy: 78
Long Pass Speed: 70
Shot Accuracy: 77
Shot Power: 82
Shot Technique: 76
Free Kick Accuracy: 68
Curling: 71
Header: 78
Jump: 79
Technique: 77
Aggression: 78
Mentality: 88
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 85
Injury Tolerance: A
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 4
Consistency: 7
Growth type: Early/Lasting
CARDS:
P12 – Enforcer
S09 – Covering
S13 – Long Throw
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Long Throw - Covering
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced
Hughie Wilson was a prominent Scottish footballer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, best known for his influential spells at Third Lanark, Sunderland, and Bradford City. Born in Mauchline, Scotland in 1869, Wilson first made his name with Third Lanark, where his performances earned him a move to Sunderland in 1890. He became a vital part of the club's golden era, contributing to three Football League Championship wins (1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95) during what was famously dubbed the “Team of All the Talents.” After 227 appearances and 42 goals with Sunderland, Wilson later joined Third Lanark again and then moved to Bradford City, where he became the club’s first captain upon their founding in 1903. He also earned caps for Scotland, although his early appearances were declared unofficial due to a registration issue between English and Scottish FAs.
Hughie Wilson was a commanding and versatile player, renowned for his intelligence, physicality, and all-around effectiveness on the pitch. As the field general of Sunderland’s “Team of All the Talents,” he controlled the tempo as a half back or inside-forward, displaying exceptional anticipation in defense and a natural ability to read the game. His famous long throw-ins — described as “unsurpassed” and “often worth a free kick” — gave his side a unique attacking weapon, frequently creating chances for prolific forwards. Standing out as both long-striding and industrious, Wilson was admired for his resourcefulness, work ethic, and reliability in all phases of play. While he started his international career as an inside-forward, he eventually covered almost every outfield role, even appearing as a full-back late in his career — a testament to his versatility and stamina. Often referred to as perhaps the first true utility player, Wilson's presence anchored Sunderland's golden era, and his rare combination of tactical acumen, strength, and leadership made him a player “worth his place” in any era.
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